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Welcome to the Sentinel Leon Washington Jr. Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer: Pamela A. Bakewell Jr.
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The Los Angeles Sentinel is an African American owned and operated newspaper that puts emphasis on issues concerning the African-American community and it's readers. Its a highly regarded paper that significantly influences the perceptions, attitudes and buying decisions of it's readership. The Sentinel is published weekly on Thursdays and boasts boasts a readership of over 125,000. Like a weekly magazine, The Sentinel stays in the home from week to week and is the largest paid African American owned newspaper in the West, having a paid ABC audited circulation.

*Distinguished Executives and Members

Publisher: Jennifer Thomas
Publisher/CEO (1983-1997): Kenneth R. Thomas
Business Manager/Publisher (1948-1990): Ruth Washington
Founder/Publisher (1933-1974): Col. Executive Assistant to the Publisher/Member of the Board of Directors (2004-2014): Brenda Marsh-Mitchell

*Executive Department

Executive Publisher/CEO: Danny Bakewell Sr. Bakewell
Executive Editor/Chief of Staff: Danny J. Executive Assistant to the Chairman and Executive Editor: Tamela Mitchell
Taste of Soul Project Manager/Executive Assistant to the COO : Nicole Williams
Special Projects/ Outreach Coordinator/Account Receivable: Lauren Brazile
Accounts Payable: Jordan Cooper


*Editorial & Production Department

Religion Editor: Cora Jackson-Fossett
Staff Writer/Copy Editor/Digital&Social Media: Betti Halsell
Copy Editor/Digital&Social Media: Devyn Bakewell
Copy Editor:Alan Braxton
Photographer/Videographer/Copy Editor: E. Mesiyah McGinnis



Sports Writer: Amanda Scurlock

*Classified and Subscription Department
Advertising: Clifford Russell
Classified/Ads: Allen Moret
Production Designer: Angela Howard
Subscriptions/Distribution: Diana Pinkney

The Arts & Learning Conservatory is helping young people—especially Black youth—explore careers both onstage and behind ...
08/09/2026

The Arts & Learning Conservatory is helping young people—especially Black youth—explore careers both onstage and behind the scenes, from acting and musical theater to lighting, sound, production and stage management.

It’s not just about developing performers. It’s about helping the next generation see what’s possible.

📲 Read the full story at LASentinel.net.

From the city to the campfire.Arielle Ford created the POC Campout to give people of color space to reconnect with natur...
07/09/2026

From the city to the campfire.

Arielle Ford created the POC Campout to give people of color space to reconnect with nature, learn ancestral skills and experience intentional community. What began with a four-night gathering in Oregon is growing into a larger vision centered on rest, reclamation and building community.

📲 Read the full story at LASentinel.net.

Assemblymember Isaac Bryan’s AB 2599, the Truth in Disclosure Act, would require certain large corporations doing busine...
06/09/2026

Assemblymember Isaac Bryan’s AB 2599, the Truth in Disclosure Act, would require certain large corporations doing business in California to disclose whether they or their predecessors profited from chattel slavery.

The bill’s focus: truth, transparency and understanding how wealth generated through slavery continues to shape institutions today.

📲 Read the full story at LASentinel.net.

California Black civil rights leaders are mobilizing to protect voting rights as new legal battles over mail-in ballots ...
03/09/2026

California Black civil rights leaders are mobilizing to protect voting rights as new legal battles over mail-in ballots and voter information unfold ahead of the November election.

Advocates say recent court action blocking new U.S. Postal Service restrictions is an important victory — but only a temporary one.

🗳️ Read the full story at LASentinel.net.

Los Angeles is honoring the legacy of Dr. George J. McKenna III. After more than 60 years of believing in the potential ...
03/09/2026

Los Angeles is honoring the legacy of Dr. George J. McKenna III.

After more than 60 years of believing in the potential of young people, LAUSD officially renamed Middle College High School in his honor — recognizing an educator whose work transformed schools and impacted generations of students.

“I never did this for accolades. I did it because it was the right thing to do, and I enjoyed doing it.”

📚 Read the full story at LASentinel.net.

02/09/2026

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman is facing criticism over conditions at an abandoned property in Studio City, with questions being raised about how her office has responded to concerns from residents.

The controversy has renewed a larger conversation about accountability, neighborhood safety and what residents should expect from their elected representatives.

What do you think — are city leaders doing enough to address problem properties in their districts?

After a kidney transplant saved his life, actor Erron Jay is using his second chance to help others find theirs.After ex...
02/09/2026

After a kidney transplant saved his life, actor Erron Jay is using his second chance to help others find theirs.

After experiencing kidney failure and years of dialysis, Jay received a transplant in 2021. Now, through his national 12N12 campaign, he’s encouraging more people to consider living kidney donation and raising awareness for the thousands of Americans waiting for a transplant.

His goal: inspire 12 people in 12 months to begin the journey toward becoming living kidney donors.

Read the full story at LASentinel.net.

When SoCalGas crews are in your neighborhood, they’re working to help provide safe, reliable service. Look for our updat...
01/09/2026

When SoCalGas crews are in your neighborhood, they’re working to help provide safe, reliable service. Look for our updated uniforms, a photo ID badge, and a branded vehicle, to know it’s us.
Learn more at socalgas.com/Recognize

The Crenshaw Chamber Foundation is celebrating a new chapter with its Inaugural Legacy Brunch.After 93 years of communit...
31/08/2026

The Crenshaw Chamber Foundation is celebrating a new chapter with its Inaugural Legacy Brunch.

After 93 years of community service, the Crenshaw Chamber of Commerce is launching its foundation to invest in the next generation through youth development programs.

The event will feature keynote speaker Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan and a performance by Lula Washington Dance Theatre.

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 The Proud Bird, 11022 Aviation Blvd., Los Angeles
🎟️ Tickets: $125

Menopause nutrition is about more than hormones.At a recent WisePause Wellness gathering, nearly 300 attendees came toge...
31/08/2026

Menopause nutrition is about more than hormones.

At a recent WisePause Wellness gathering, nearly 300 attendees came together for candid conversations about perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. Founder Denise Pines and health experts discussed how nutrition, symptom awareness and individualized care can help women navigate the changes of midlife.

One takeaway: there’s no single food, supplement or treatment that solves menopause. Building a varied, colorful diet can support overall health—but persistent or severe symptoms should be evaluated by a medical professional.

Read the full story at LASentinel.net.

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